Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum two years of legal research, paralegal, or law clerk experience, or one year of conflict analysis experience in a law firm., Law firm experience is required., Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills., Ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and maintain confidentiality..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct conflict of interest searches using the Aderant Conflicts Application.

Follow up on conflict issues with the Office of General Counsel and firm personnel.

Perform data analysis to identify potential conflicts and notify relevant staff.

Ensure all firm policies are followed before accepting new clients or opening new matters.

Job description

Klinedinst PC is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, entrepreneurial, and focused legal Conflicts Clerk who is ready to join our growing and dynamic team in San Diego.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct conflict of interest searches in the Aderant Conflicts Application to identify potential conflicts needing analysis.
Following up on conflict issues with the Office of General Counsel, as well as other Firm personnel, as necessary.
Perform data analysis, identify possible issues, and notify Firm personnel requesting conflict analysis as needed.
Communicate and disseminate conflict of interest information in writing, with potential need for verbal communication and follow-up with lawyers and other Firm personnel.
Conduct due diligence and ensure that all matter information is complete and up-to-date.
Ensure all firm policies and procedures are accurately followed before any new clients are accepted and before any new matters are opened.
Assist in data maintenance projects to ensure the accuracy of the Firm’s conflicts system.
Perform data entry and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum two years’ experience related to general duties or skills described herein (e.g., general legal research, paralegal or law clerk experience) or one year of conflict analysis experience in a law firm. Law firm experience required.

Professional demeanor is required.
Interpersonal communication skills necessary to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff and ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
Must be able to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high-level work product, working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Must also exercise discretion and good judgment.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

The Klinedinst environment includes:

Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
Merit-based compensation
This job requires regular attendance to the office for the first 180 days, though as a dynamic culture we embrace opportunities for remote working arrangements when eligible
Merit-based compensation, with a starting annual pay range of $70,000 - $85,000 (depending on experience)